Subtract 4/64 from 3/98
3/98 - 4/64 is -25/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
3/98 = 3 × 32/98 × 32 = 96/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
4/64 = 4 × 49/64 × 49 = 196/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/3136 - 196/3136 = 96 - 196/3136 = -100/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/784
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